Legal Office VP - Bank of China Limited, New York Branch

Introduction:

Established in 1912, Bank of China is one of the largest banks in the world, with over $3 trillion in assets and a footprint that spans more than 60 countries and regions. Our long-term outlook, institutional weight and global breadth provide our clients with a stable and reliable financial partner, whether in Corporate or Personal Banking or our Trade Services, Commodities, Financial Institutions and Global Markets lines of business.

Overview:

This position is responsible for reviewing, drafting and revising various legal agreements. This position will also provide general legal advice with respect to the conduct of a major financial institution’s operations.

Responsibilities:

Includes but are not limited to: 

 

Legal Review

• Research, review, draft and/or revise (as applicable) various legal agreements, including but not limited to, vendor service  agreements, syndicated and bilateral loan agreements, troubled loan work-out documentation, IBOR transactions amendments (including interest rate transition documents), bank products documents (including depository and L/C agreements), new and existing bank products review of commercial and regulatory requirements, asset acquisition and disposition agreements and amendments to such agreements.

 

Legal Advisory 

• Provide general legal advice with respect to the conduct of a major financial institution’s operations, including, but not limited to, the assessment and mitigation generally of the legal risks that may arise in the conduct of its operations, its compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and data protection, information security and confidentiality obligations and requirements; development of legal office templates and checklists for recurring matters.

 

Staff, Outside Counsel Management and Governance

• Conduct supervision and training of junior colleagues; review outside counsel’s document reviews, legal opinions and performance with outside counsel to present legal advice; provide internal “second opinion” for suitability or another level of review with respect to outside counsel’s opinion when needed; review and draft the bank’s policies, procedure, or other program.

 

 

Qualifications:

• JD degree is required 
• Minimum 10 years of experience in legal analysis and contract review is required 

• Knowledge of corporate and commercial finance, technology law, commercial law, corporate governance, real estate transactions and legal and finance operations are required   

• Licensed Attorney in the State of New York

Pay Range

Actual salary is commensurate with candidate’s relevant years of experience, skillset, education and other qualifications.

:USD $110,000.00 - USD $230,000.00 /Yr.